Abu Dhabi‘s business scene is on the rise, especially as the emirate grows as an important hub for connecting flights. As the National notes, Etihad Airways‘ flight map has expanded to cities like Rome, Jaipur, the Armenian capital Yerevan, Los Angeles, Dallas, Phuket, Zurich, Perth and Medina this year. Filippo Sona, the head of the hotels division in the Middle East and North Africa at Colliers International, told the paper that the development of new internationally branded hotels and the Tourism and Culture Authority’s promotion of the emirate as a MICE destination are contributing to the growth of the sector. Read More
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The Indigo Pearl in Phuket, Thailand unveiled a new meeting and conference space known as the “Indigo Pearl Depot.” Designed by Bill Bensley of the Bensley Design Studios, “Indigo Pearl Depot” is a dedicated space converted into meeting rooms for smaller-scale meetings, corporate functions and large conferences. The Jomon Pavilion, Mabe Suite and the Coliseum Garden are all available. The resort is a 10-minute drive from the airport. There are also daily direct flights from major cities, including Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai. Read More
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